WorksheetsI Survived Hurricane Katrina
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What year did Hurricane Katrina occur?
2005
2008
2010
2012
Which city was most affected by Hurricane Katrina?
Miami
New Orleans
Houston
Tampa
What category was Hurricane Katrina when it made landfall in Louisiana?
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 2
What was the primary cause of flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?
Heavy rainfall
Storm surge
River overflow
Dam failure
Which government agency is responsible for disaster response in the United States?
FEMA
CIA
NASA
CDC
What was one major consequence of Hurricane Katrina on the population of New Orleans?
Population increase
Mass evacuation
Economic boom
Tourism surge
Which body of water did the levees fail to hold back, leading to flooding in New Orleans?
Mississippi River
Lake Pontchartrain
Gulf of Mexico
Lake Erie
What was the estimated cost of damages caused by Hurricane Katrina?
$50 billion
$75 billion
$100 billion
$125 billion
Which U.S. President was in office during Hurricane Katrina?
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
What was a significant social issue highlighted by the response to Hurricane Katrina?
Racial inequality
Gender inequality
Religious intolerance
Age discrimination
How many people approximately lost their lives due to Hurricane Katrina?
500
1,200
1,800
2,500
What was the name of the convention center where many evacuees sought shelter in New Orleans?
Superdome
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Smoothie King Center
Which state was NOT significantly affected by Hurricane Katrina?
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Texas
What was one of the major environmental impacts of Hurricane Katrina?
Deforestation
Oil spills
Air pollution
Wildfires
Which organization was criticized for its slow response to Hurricane Katrina?
Red Cross
FEMA
UNICEF
World Health Organization
